Feet Like a Deer, with Oliver Hersey: Habakkuk 3:19

Feet Like a Deer, with Oliver Hersey: Habakkuk 3:19

Author: Wheaton College March 9, 2026 Duration: 12:55

Knowing that devastating judgment is descending on Israel, the prophet affirms that God is his strength. To appreciate the depth of Habakkuk's hope we must understanding the Hebrew language used in its contexts (plural), including the species of deer in Israel. Dr. Oliver Hersey, who has been on this podcast before, is the 11th president of Jerusalem University College. This college, located on the southwestern corner of Mount Zion, Israel, equips for ministry by providing immersive study of the ancient and modern contexts of Israel and the surrounding regions for a deepened understanding of God and his word.

Check out related programs at Wheaton College:

B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/46qmYsc 
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4qYJdgj 

 

 


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